Serving 294 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Belton Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Belton Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belton Preparatory Academy is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Belton Preparatory Academy is South Carolina's first classical
public charter school. Winner of the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Diamond
School of Excellence. Belton Preparatory Academy outperformed
statewide achievement rates for Math, English/Language Arts, and
Science for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 academic years. BPA ranks in
the top 10% for academics among ALL elementary schools in the
state, according to the South Carolina Department of Education's
Annual School and District Report Card."Belton Prep is a place
where every child can find success and have his or her uniqueness
celebrated."stated Alan Barr, Head of School at Belton Preparatory
Academy. "At BPA, every child matters. We take children where they
are and challenge them to reach their potential '' Our exemplary
test scores are only part of the amazing experience children and
families have at BPA. .
Belton Preparatory Academy is ranked #34 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Belton Preparatory Academy?
294 students attend Belton Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Belton Preparatory Academy students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belton Preparatory Academy?
Belton Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belton Preparatory Academy offer ?
Belton Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Belton Preparatory Academy part of?
My son has had the best year at Belton Prep. The teachers are so nice. He loves Miss Danielle, the reading coach.
- Posted by Parent - S. Conrad
51/12/2022
BPA is the BEST school in South Carolina. It has an exceptional administration and staff who are always supportive. Their outstanding teachers are highly qualified and caring. BPA students are well-behaved and excited to learn. The parents are cooperative as well as a valuable part of the school.
- Posted by Teacher - DO
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
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